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as in enjoyable
giving pleasure or contentment to the mind or senses
a pleasurable hot bath after a tiring day
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as in fun
providing amusement or enjoyment
a number of pleasurable additions to the state fair this year
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Focusing on the path rather than just the goal of orgasm can lead to a more fulfilling and pleasurable experience.
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Lindsay Curtis, Verywell Health, 7 Oct. 2024
Jardin’s careful pre-planning not only made things easier for him on set but also created a more pleasurable viewing experience for the audience.
—Jim Hemphill, IndieWire, 4 Oct. 2024
Both Bourgeois’s and Morgan’s content create a less obscene portrait of mukbangs, focused on sharing a pleasurable experience with a community over excessive consumption.
—Kyndall Cunningham, Vox, 5 Sep. 2024
Those are two pleasurable things that I’m allowed to do.
—Jim Hemphill, IndieWire, 16 Sep. 2024
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Lindsay Curtis, Verywell Health, 7 Oct. 2024
Jardin’s careful pre-planning not only made things easier for him on set but also created a more pleasurable viewing experience for the audience.
—Jim Hemphill, IndieWire, 4 Oct. 2024
Both Bourgeois’s and Morgan’s content create a less obscene portrait of mukbangs, focused on sharing a pleasurable experience with a community over excessive consumption.
—Kyndall Cunningham, Vox, 5 Sep. 2024
Those are two pleasurable things that I’m allowed to do.
—Jim Hemphill, IndieWire, 16 Sep. 2024
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Reading to them isn't just fun, but a great way to prepare them for preschool.Alex Vance, Parents, 30 Oct. 2024
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The rest of the bugs in Festival of the Lost are weird or not fun: Festival of the Lost weapons besides Arcane Embrace are rolling with their old perk pools, not new ones.Paul Tassi, Forbes, 30 Oct. 2024
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The Drayton Hotel The Drayton Hotel sits on the corner of bustling Drayton and Bay Streets, and its playful colors and eye-catching furniture are welcoming to any visitors looking for a pleasant stay in the Historic District.Karen Norian, Travel + Leisure, 30 Oct. 2024
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Being good means genuinely supporting a partner’s goals, dreams, and struggles rather than glossing over important matters to maintain a pleasant facade.Mark Travers, Forbes, 30 Oct. 2024
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The crew shares one office in an amusing, Odd Throuple-esque arrangement that fosters both intergenerational team-ups and tense competition.Alison Herman, Variety, 17 Oct. 2024
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Moody, however, said most people just seem to think a naked statue that big of anyone is amusing.Frank Witsil, Detroit Free Press, 10 Oct. 2024
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But every once in a while a mixup like that can lead to a delightful interaction, as the Lonely Island recently recounted on their podcast.Christian Holub, EW.com, 27 Oct. 2024
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For those seeking a more casual yet equally delightful meal, Edmond’s terrace serves light bistro specialties, there's also the all against a breathtaking backdrop of the mountains.Rooksana Hossenally, Forbes, 26 Oct. 2024
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Lush landscapes, beautiful beaches, delicious cuisine, and a unique cultural heritage all make Hawaii a must-visit destination for many travelers, but a trip to Hawaii can come with a hefty price tag — especially during peak travel seasons.Stefanie Waldek, Travel + Leisure, 1 Nov. 2024
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Everything was delicious, but the dessert was a local nectarine, in a beautiful little platter with a cute little knife.Claudia Alarcón, Forbes, 31 Oct. 2024
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Fairytale in New York is a wildly entertaining, thrill ride of an action film and an emotionally resonant story about family.Matt Grobar, Deadline, 29 Oct. 2024
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Aware of Harris’s love of food and entertaining, Swalwell asked her for a recipe to build the event around.Meghan McCarron, Bon Appétit, 29 Oct. 2024
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Neutral walls and other surfaces are not part of the analogous color scheme, but should provide a pleasing backdrop.Shelby Deering, Architectural Digest, 23 Oct. 2024
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These are basically white-noise machines that provide various pleasing sounds that also mask or absorb any distracting sounds that can make sleep tough.Jen Murphy, Outside Online, 21 Oct. 2024
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Justin Spitzer is the nice guy’s Armando Iannucci — which is to say that if the Superstore and American Auto showrunner’s work were 25 percent angrier and 75 percent more profane, perhaps more attention would be paid to his ever-expanding resumé of comic critiques of eroding institutions.Daniel Fienberg, The Hollywood Reporter, 30 Oct. 2024
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Individuals who prioritize being nice might avoid confrontation or go to great lengths to please others, hoping to maintain smooth and harmonious interactions.Mark Travers, Forbes, 30 Oct. 2024
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“Pleasurable.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pleasurable. Accessed 9 Nov. 2024.
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